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Emirates Islamic raises $750m from 'milestone' debut sustainability sukuk
23 May 2024Emirates NBD-owned lender Emirates Islamic has raised $750 million from its inaugural sustainability sukuk, described as a "milestone" deal following the publication of key market guidance.
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Bond round-up: AfDB, Verbund, IDB Invest ... and more
22 May 2024 -
ESMA fund guidelines may be headwind for sustainable bonds, says Abrdn
21 May 2024The recently published sustainable fund naming guidelines published by the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) could dampen demand for labelled sustainable bonds, according to Abrdn.
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Sustainable bond market hits $5trn of issuance
20 May 2024Cumulative issuance of sustainable bonds has now crossed the $5 trillion mark, boosted by strong support from sovereign issuers.
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Nordea launches two sustainable bond funds
17 May 2024Nordea Asset Management (Nordea AM) has launched two dedicated euro-denominated sustainable bond funds, a month after it closed its social bond fund.
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Maynilad readies first Philippines 'blue bond'
17 May 2024Water and waste firm Maynilad Water Services is preparing to raise up to PHP15 billion ($261 million) from its debut 'blue bond' in late May, which will be the first instrument of its type from a Philippine issuer.
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'Remarkable' Italian green bond demand as key tweaks hit mark
16 May 2024Enhancements to the planned use-of-proceeds and 'additionality' credentials of the new Italian green bond helped the sovereign to secure a record orderbook. Ahren Lester reports
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'Positive' response to TVO's €600m 'nuclear' green bond
16 May 2024Finnish nuclear power firm Teollisuuden Voima Oyj (TVO) has raised €600 million ($650 million) from its debut green bond, with the transaction more than three-times oversubscribed.
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Robeco: 'Greater clarity' on transition finance sought by Asian bond fund tilt
16 May 2024Robeco hopes that integrating a "transition bucket" into its Asian sustainable bond fund will help develop clearer definitions for transition finance in the market, as it also looks to launch further transition-focused funds.
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Bond round-up: Aldar Properties, UK, Italy ... and more
15 May 2024